Re: Planetarium software - recommendations?

On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:35:05 +0100, Pete Lawrence
<pete.lawrence.nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:20:52 +0100, Lawrence <lawrence@astronomy>
>wrote:
>
>>I have been using Guide-8 since version 2 (10+ years) and wonder whether
>>there are more suitable programs available.
>
>Suitable in what context Lawrence?

Yes, I knew that bit was vague! There are a load of features in Guide that
although good, can be difficult to access. I want to see clearer sky views
without all the squares and boxes that seem to be impossible to switch-off.
I do need to be able to import asteroids from MPC and already have the huge
CD collection from USNO (A series) so I don't want to have to buy it!

I must give Carte du Ciel a look-at. I had forgotten about that - thanks.

Lawrence
>
>>Suggestions were 'The Sky' and
>>'Starry Night'. I would like one that can be downloaded and tried first
>>for a week or two, and also can read in my extensive CDs of the various
>>catalogues. Any suggestions as to which might be the best?
>
>Also consider SkyMap Pro, SkyChart III and Cartes du Ciel.


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